Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS7

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS7 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades against the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD has external measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the ZS7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS7 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS7 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.